Unofficial Lineage OS 15 based on Android Oreo is now available for the Moto G 2nd Generation

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 16, 2017       

You can now download and install the LineageOS 15 based on Android 8.0 Oreo on your Moto G2 2014 Smartphone.

Google recently launched the Next Iteration of its Android Operating System Android 8.0 Oreo. The Tech Giant also pushed Android Oreo source code to AOSP, helping the developers develop custom ROMs for their devices based on Oreo.

Well, if you are a Moto G 2nd Generation owner, then this recent development might be of interest to you. Developer "LuK1337" and "luca020400" has successfully ported Android 8.0 Oreo LineageOS 15 on the Moto G 2014. Additionally, most major aspects of the phone are working as expected (such as the RIL, WiFi, sensors, etc.).

You'll need to Unlock Bootloader and Install TWRP Custom Recovery in-order to Install the LineageOS 15 Android 8.0 Oreo Rom on Moto G 2nd Gen Titan. You can grab the Custom Rom ZIP file from below.

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Download LineageOS 15 for Moto G2 Titan

Direct Download: LineageOS 15 (XDA)

Custom Recovery (Required): TWRP

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Moto Z Play gets August Security Patch in India

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 16, 2017       

Moto Z Play is now getting a new software update in the India with Security Patches, bug fixes and Stability improvement.

This new update brings August 2017 Security patch and stability improvements fixes. This update comes with build no. NPNS26.118-22-1.

The update is already rolling out to the users of the Moto Z Play in India. If you did not receive the update wait for a few days or you can check it manually by going to Settings - About Phone - Software Updates.

Motorola’s instructions explain that for a successful installation, the battery in your phone should be at least 50% charged and your device should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or LTE.

Recently Motorola announced the list of devices getting Android 8.0 Oreo and the Moto Z Play is eligible for the update. Motorola plans to roll Android Oreo update by the end of 2017.

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Get all Galaxy Note 8 features on S8 or S8 Plus with NEMESIS Port ROM

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 16, 2017       

The recently announced Samsung Galaxy Note 8 comes Android 7.1.1 Nougat and tons of new features and enhancement. If you have a Galaxy S8 or a Galaxy S8 Plus and you don’t want to spend extra bucks to get your hands on a Galaxy Note 8, you can still get a glimpse of its software at the least.

A custom ROM (Nemesis) based on Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Firmware has made its way for the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. The ROM features all the goodies that comes with the Galaxy Note 8. You will also get the Galaxy Note 8’s new Samsung experience, also the new UI for a lot of applications.

The Nemesis ROM is completely debloated and deknoxed. It comes with Magisk installed in it. In order to Install this ROM on your Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, You'll need to have the TWRP recovery installed.

You can download the Note 8 Port (Nemesis) Custom ROM from the link below. Flash the ROM via TWRP to Install it on your S8 or S8 Plus.

Download: XDA

Samsung Galaxy S8 spotted on Geekbench running Android Oreo

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 15, 2017       

Android 8.0 Oreo Software update would be coming soon to both the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

Just a few days back we reported that Samsung has started working on Android 8.0 Oreo updates for the Galaxy S8 Phones. Reportedly, the Oreo firmware version could be G950FXXU1BQI1 on the Galaxy S8, and G955FXXU1BQI1 on the Galaxy S8+.

Now, the Galaxy S8 (Non-Plus) variant has been spotted on Geekbench running the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. That means Oreo update for the Galaxy S8(s) is around the corner.

With Android 8.0 Oreo, you'll get new Settings and Notification panel UI, latest features including Picture in Picture (PIP), Adaptive icons, Autofill, Notification timeout, and new emojis.

That said, there's no exact date on when Samsung will be rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo for the duo Galaxy S8(s). We will let you know once the update is out.

Geekbench

OFFICIAL: List Of Motorola Phones Getting Android 8.0 Oreo

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 14, 2017       

Now that Google has released the next version of Android, Android 8.0 Oreo, the wait for the devices to get the update first has already started. Motorola has updated it's software support page with the list of its devices that will officially get the update and this list includes the devices that have been released by the company in the recent times as well as it also includes some devices that have been a little older.

However, the Moto G4 Plus has not been included in this list by the company even though the smartphone was released last year. Here is the full List of Motorola Moto Devices Getting Android 8.0 Oreo Official Update

MOTO Z PLAY
MOTO Z2 PLAY
MOTO Z
MOTO Z FORCE DROID
MOTO Z DROID
MOTO Z2 FORCE
MOTO G5
MOTO G5 PLUS
MOTO G5S PLUS
MOTO G5S
MOTO X4
Moto G4 Plus

That's 12 Moto devices getting Oreo! Expect the update to come before the end of the year to the current 2017 portfolio and for the other devices it will come later on.

Update: Moto G4 Plus Included 

Source: Motorola

Update: The List has been confirmed by Motorola Blog